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Y Tu Mamá También (2001)

“Life has its ways of teaching.”

7.4/10 · 1,841 votes 1h 46m nr RomanceDrama

#25 of 148 films from 2001 #254 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Alfonso Cuarón · Written by Alfonso Cuarón, Carlos Cuarón

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Overview

In Mexico, two teenage boys and an attractive older woman embark on a road trip and learn a thing or two about life, friendship, sex, and each other.

Cast

Gael García Bernalas Julio Zapata
Diego Lunaas Tenoch Iturbide
Maribel Verdúas Luisa Cortés
Daniel Giménez Cachoas Narrator (voice)
Diana Brachoas Silvia Allende de Iturbide
Verónica Langeras María Eugenia Calles de Huerta
María Auraas Cecilia Huerta
Emilio Echevarríaas Miguel Iturbide
Marta Auraas Enriqueta 'Queta' Allende
Silverio Palaciosas Jesús 'Chuy' Carranza
Ana López Mercadoas Ana Morelos
Andrés Almeidaas Diego 'Saba' Madero
Nathan Grinbergas Manuel Huerta
Giselle Audiracas Nicole Bazaine

Facts

Release dateJune 8, 2001
Runtime106 min (1h 46m) — about the same as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresRomance, Drama
Original titleY tu mamá también
LanguageES
Budget$5,000,000
Box office$33,600,000 (6.7× budget)
IMDbtt0245574

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Questions

How long is Y Tu Mamá También?
Y Tu Mamá También runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Is Y Tu Mamá También worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 1,841 votes, which places it #25 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 84%) and #254 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Y Tu Mamá También?
Y Tu Mamá También was directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004), Children of Men (2006), A Little Princess (1995).
Who stars in Y Tu Mamá También?
Gael García Bernal as Julio Zapata; Diego Luna as Tenoch Iturbide; Maribel Verdú as Luisa Cortés; Daniel Giménez Cacho as Narrator (voice); Diana Bracho as Silvia Allende de Iturbide; Verónica Langer as María Eugenia Calles de Huerta.
What is Y Tu Mamá También rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Y Tu Mamá También?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14928.

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